Understanding The Notion Of Borderline Autism
The concept of autism can sometimes be very confusing. The syndrome first explained by Austrian psychiatrist Leo Kanner in the 40 s has generated many controversial opinions throughout the course of history. Autism is a very complex neurological disorder that can lead to different forms of behavioral, communicational, social and cognitive impairment. People with autism rarely fit the standard symptomatic profile introduced by medical scientists in the past. In fact, the syndrome generates a very wide spectrum of symptoms that can be experienced on multiple levels and at various intensities. In most cases, the criteria of diagnosis introduced by Rutter and other scientists may be enough to identify some categories of autistic children. However, some children may only present some characteristics of autism, showing no other...
Stage Hypnosis Friend Or Foe?
As a Hypnotherapist people ask me time and time again about my views on Stage Hypnosis. Not so long ago I actually received a letter which was regarding my support for Stage Hypnosis. The letter expressed the great disappointment of its author that I supported Stage Hypnosis. It mentioned that Stage Hypnosis was unethical and damaging to the profession of Hypnotherapy as a whole. The amusing thing was that the guy that wrote me this letter was actually a practicing Hypnotherapist here in the UK, who in actual fact only decided to become a Hypnotherapist after seeing a Stage Hypnosis show on television back in the 90 s. This is the exact reason that I and many other Hypnotherapists support the art of Stage Hypnosis. The reason being is that it interests people and makes them aware of the benefit of Hypnosis and the power of the...
Keeping Fit In Your Own Home
Given our sedentary lifestyles today, it is important for all of us to find time to exercise. Exercising regularly is an important activity that goes a long way to ensure that we retain our health for a longer time. Many people, especially Americans, are too preoccupied with work and hence neglect this important aspect of their lives. This results in a deterioration of health over time and it is not surprising to find young people suffering from all kinds of ailments. Heart diseases that used to be associated with old age, have become common amongst younger people now. Our health is in our own hands and it is imperative that we choose a healthy diet and follow a strict exercise regimen to ensure that we do not end up seeing doctors on a regular basis. Even if you have found out the solutions to a healthy diet, which is only...
Food Glorious Food
The most enjoyable events are often those in which the food is divine. Oliver Twist said, Please Sir, can I have some more. And although it is doubtful that you will be serving gruel at your next catered event, you ll want your guests feeling pleased. If Woody Allen is on your guest list, be certain to alert your catering service when you sit to menu plan. Allen has made it very clear, I will not eat oysters. I want my food dead. Perhaps Woody Allen would prefer to eat your mother s fruitcake; some caterers will prepare family favorites upon request. According to Harper s Index, 1991, the ratio of the density of the average fruitcake to the density of mahogany is 1:1. Henry miller wrote, Americans will eat garbage provided you sprinkle it liberally with ketchup. Well, maybe not exactly garbage but Richard Nixon liked ketchup...